PLANS will be heard during community meetings this week, where residents are expected to be told that there will be no car access for spectators.

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Gleneagles will play host to the 2014 Ryder Cup

PUBLIC transport proposals have been announced ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.

The plans will be heard during community meetings in Kinross, Auchterarder, Stirling and Perth, where residents are expected to be told that there will be no parking or car access for spectators at the tournament.

Those arriving by car will have to use three park and ride facilities at Balado, Stirling and Perth, meaning spectators will arrive by dedicated transport such as bus or train.

Enhanced rail services will also be in place throughout the week-long match-up, with organisers pledging to keep stations operating for local commuters and tourists.

The golf tournament between Europe and the US, which is played every two years, takes place at the Perthshire course in September.

Park and ride map for 2014 Ryder Cup

Local authorities have drawn up plans considering approaches to Gleneagles from the north, west and east.

The meetings, which take place this week in Auchterarder, Kinross, Stirling and Perth, will offer local community representatives a chance to find out how traffic will be managed during the event and how community needs have been built into the planning.

Traffic management is to be installed at key junctions around Gleneagles, and on the M9, A9 and M90 near the park and ride facilities, while the A823 through Glendevon will be closed to all but local access traffic.

Local bus services will also be revised, along with school transport around affected areas to make sure local public transport links are maintained.

Partners including Transport Scotland, Ryder Cup Europe, Police Scotland, the Scottish government, Scotrail and Perth and Kinross and Stirling councils will be on hand at public events in Kinross, Auchterarder, Stirling and Perth to explain the plans for the tournament.

Antonia Beggs, Operations Director at Ryder Cup Europe said: "Over the years we have been working with our partners and the local community to deliver a plan that will help ensure a safe and successful 2014 Ryder Cup for everyone.

"Our transport plans for The 2014 Ryder Cup aims to ensure that people can get on with their daily lives, whilst also help delivering one of the greatest sporting events in the world.

"We have tried to ensure that the event is as sustainable, safe and efficient as possible.”

Laurence Kenney, Transport Scotland said: “Partnership has been key to the detailed planning undertaken to develop this Transport Plan which aims to ensure the reliable transport of thousands of spectators, while also keeping Scotland’s major roads flowing.

"The three Park and Ride facilities, combined with enhanced rail provision, offer a number of options for spectators, while also minimising the impact on local communities.

“The Scottish Government investment in an upgraded Gleneagles Station and expanded park and ride at Stirling will encourage greater use of public transport during this prestigious event while leaving a lasting legacy for local communities.”

Councillor Ian Miller, Leader of Perth & Kinross Council said: "We want all spectators to enjoy their visit to Gleneagles through using high quality, sustainable public transport provision.

"We are confident that the Transport Plan will help to deliver this, while ensuring that the majority of local people can continue with their daily lives as normal."